The Schuman Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1998 and based in Beverly Hills, California. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a mission to inspire, be inspired by, and take care of the world around us.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$43.8M
+2808.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+448.9% YoY
Grant Count
87
+866.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-43.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To inspire, be inspired by, and take care of the world around us.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Innovation in geriatric medicine
- Animal welfare, specifically supporting efforts to break the stigma around rescue dogs and decrease dog euthanasia
- Education and youth development
- Environmental and community resilience
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$60,800
Average Grant
$60,800
How to Apply
** No specific application process information available in sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects in California and Arkansas, with documented activity in Los Angeles, Calabasas (California), and Little Rock (Arkansas).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $1,505,435
- Total Revenue: $2,044,121
- Total Expenses: $600,231
- Expense Ratio: 29.4% of total revenue spent on programs
EIN: 95-4692209
Also Known As: Fishing Pole and Love Foundation
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,783,204 | $1,505,435 | $51,920 |
| Revenue | $53,072,905 | $2,044,121 | $32,524 |
| Expenses | $3,500,498 | $600,231 | $49,459 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,131,680 | $585,103 | $48,264 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,097,020 | $13,965 | $49,867 |
| Distributable Amount | $858,995 | $29,019 | $6,353 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Laura S. Schuman – CEO/President
- Jennifer S. Berger – Vice President
- Michele Mulrooney – Secretary & Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA S SCHUMAN | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | 50 | — |
| MICHELE MULROONEY | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY/CFO | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER S BERGER | DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Schuman Family Foundation Conference Center at TreePeople in Los Angeles was formally named in honor of the foundation's support. The naming ceremony took place on March 20, 2026, as part of TreePeople's "History in Bloom" exhibition celebrating the organization's 53-year history. The conference center has served the community for over 20 years as a gathering and learning space.
Schumann Fund Awards Grant to The Family Success Institute | Cherry Hill,Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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